About the Cross-Connection Control Program

Do you worry about the quality of your drinking water? Are you aware of the steps that Halton Region has taken to ensure all residents have access to clean, safe drinking water?

Halton Region, in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, introduced The Cross-Connection Control Program (CCCP) to protect the municipal water distribution system and prevent contamination from non-drinking water sources. It is the responsibility of all industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI), and multi-unit residential property owners to do their part to install the proper water backflow prevention devices and have these tested annually by an accredited tester.

As part of this program, Halton Region:

Identifies cross-connections where potential contamination of drinking water may occur

Backflow prevention devices

Installed at or near the water meter, backflow prevention devices allow water to flow in only one direction by preventing what is known as backflow. Backflow occurs when a backsiphonage or back pressure condition is created in a water line and causes water to flow in the opposite direction.